Mexican Adventure

Our week in Paradise, where do I even start...

Avi and I had the pleasure of spending a week with my family in the Riviera Maya region (just south of Cancun). We stayed at two different all inclusive resorts. The weather was picture perfect all week (and that's saying a lot coming from a San Diegan). ;) It was in the 80s with an ocean breeze each day.

Here is the view when we first got there...yeah, I can get real used to this.

Another view from my beach chair.

As we walked to the expansive buffet for breakfast each morning we were greeted by the locals.

We stayed next door to an Eco Park. Here's our family at the entrance.

At the park, I met my newest friend, Palau. Swimming with the dolphins was an amazing experience.


Palau showing us her newest trick. My niece, Alicia and I enjoyed the hour swim.

Now it was on to the next resort...yeah, I think I can real used to this place too!


We took a day trip over to check out Chichen Itza - a newly named 7 Wonder of the World. Not bad; with the Taj Mahal, that makes 2 Wonders in 2 Years.

The city used to be surrounded by 12-foot walls. I'll take my view of the lake any day.

On our way back to the resort we stopped to swim in an underground well.

The food was incredible and each night we explored a different themed restaurant. Here we are at the French restaurant. It's hard to tell from the picture, but we are actually sitting out on a pool of water next to a mini Eiffel Tower replica.

A highlight of the trip was snorkeling. The reef is the second largest (behind the Great Barrier Reef). We took a boat out and snorkeled in two different spots. We saw hundreds if not thousands of colorful fish AND three sting rays! I can't believe we got so close.

Here's a view of the coral (and a few fish if you look closely).

This is just a small sampling of our many adventures. Of course a "Jeanie trip" would not be complete without a trip to the spa. We took advantage of the "local flavor" and enjoyed a couple's massage in a beach hut just steps from the ocean (sorry no pictures here). ;) I've been to spas where they played the sound of ocean waves, but it's nothing like the real thing.

We truly lived like kings and queens for the week. Although it would be hard to top the amazing scenery, the natural wonders, the beautiful weather and outstanding food and drinks, the overall highlight was all of the quality time we got to spend with family. There is nothing I love and appreciate more than creating awesome memories with the people you love most.